Lockheed Martin Wins Republic of Singapore Air Force Contract for Sniper® Advanced Targeting Pods

PressMediaWire.com
8 May 2008

(PressMediaWire) ORALNDO, FL, May 7th, 2008 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has received a direct commercial sale contract from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) for Sniper® Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP) for the nation’s F-16 Block 52 aircraft. The contract, which includes integration, spares, support equipment and integrated logistics support, will expand the RSAF fleet of Sniper ATPs across its F-15 and F-16 aircraft. Contract values were not disclosed.

"The RSAF carefully chose Sniper ATP, the world’s most advanced targeting pod, for its world class reliability, long-range performance advantages that allow aircrews to complete missions successfully outside threat ranges, as well as its unique capabilities and interoperability within the RSAF fleet," said Marc Nazon, International Programs Manager at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. "Sniper ATP offers aircrews precision engagement opportunities while remaining well out of harm’s way."

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